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Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are an essential part of you college application. Research how many letters a college will accept before asking your teachers and counselor.
You must request at least 10 days before your college deadline to give us time to write a thoughtful letter.
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First, ask a teacher in person. Make sure it is a teacher who knows your academic strengths.
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​If your teacher agrees, request the letter through Naviance. Go to "Colleges I'm Applying To" and "Letters of Recommendation."
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Click the "Add Request" button. Select a teacher and which college the request is for. Be sure to note which colleges require letters and how many. You will be blocked from sending letters to colleges that do not accept them or colleges that you have already requested the maximum amount allowed. Be sure to THANK your teachers!
Teacher Request
Complete the "Senior Survey" in Naviance. Go to "About Me" and "Surveys from Your School" and "Senior Survey for Counselor Recommendation."
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Complete the Transcript Request Form for College Applications and indicate which schools require a letter from your counselor on that form.
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Your counselor make sure your letter is completed and sent by the deadline as long as you give at least 10 school days notice (more notice is better!).
Counselor Request
Outside Recommender
Request
In Naviance go to the Colleges menu and select "Letters of Recommendation." Then choose "Outside recommendation letters," select "Continue," then select "Request recommendation."
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Pick the colleges you're requesting recommendations for, and select "Proceed." Enter your recommender’s name, email, relationship, and college details, and then select "Submit."
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After you submit, your recommender gets an email with instructions on how to mail their recommendation. Track your requests on the "Outside recommendations" page.